DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN! Part 2

[lexmelinda]

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE!

HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY TO PEEPLETS MALORIE & NORAH! ​

WENDY....Go back to bed! I'm sorry you are feeling rotten. What's wrong with your hip??? Call nebo!

DANIELLE....Glad your mom has in-home care. I hope she regains her strength soon. Good for you for breaking the cycle with good eating and exercise. That's such a great example for your kids.

ABISH....You don't have to cut the soda out but just budget and count the calories! I think you'll be surprised to see how quickly they add up! If you go cold turkey you'll go into withdrawl and the headaches will be miserable. I drink coffee every morning and it's not something I'm willing to give up. I use whole milk in my coffee so I just started measuring the milk and counting the calories. I didn't realize how much I was using! But now I use just about half of the measured amount.

ARIES....Love the pictures! She is precious! I also love your calendar. We are NOT telling DS about the September trip. He'll know when he sees the arches. He did last year!

PUNKIN.....Ahhh....Viggo! I watched "The Prestige" last night and I must say that Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale are none too hard on the eyes either. Good movie!

STACEY, MONICA, JEN, SHANNON, LYNDA and everybody else.....

 

[Eventer98]

Last day of my garage sale today. I have made what I had hoped to make..although my goal wasn't high. Very slow day yesterday, which surprised me. So hopefully I get a lot of traffic today and anything extra helps pay for my food in 26 days!!!!

 

[mousehouselover]

I'm 5'7", so I don't know if that's considered "tall" or not (it's probably about average, I think.) I will say that most people don't think I weigh that much, but TRUST me, when I put a 14 on (and plenty of size 16s too!) it's tight. Like, ouch, that button just put a permanent indentation in my stomach roll tight!

We're about the same size. I started just a few lbs lighter than you. I have lost 15 and am keeping it off, I'm not done but I don't want to regain either. I found my clothes fit much better after the first 10 lbs and now that I'm at 15, they're actually really comfortable. I've been gining in to DH's cravings for ice cream the last week or so I'm glad I'm going back to work so I'm not going to have so many temptations.

I've got some stuff to get done, have a great Sunday y'all!

 

[iluvmickeytown]

Hi Ladies, oops if they're any men.
I recently lost 34lbs. But the last couple of weeks I've had a really hard time sticking to my diet. In fact I haven't been on it. I keep telling myself that I'll start it again tomorow.Kind of what got me in trouble in the first place . Anyway is there room for one more on this thread? I could use some support thanks.

 

[punkin413]

Tomorrow is Malorie's birthday party.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MALORIE!!!!!! and monica, take your time losing the weight. my best friend had a baby in september and breast fed, thinking she would drop the weight quickly because she had heard that about breast feeding. well, not true at least for her. she lost very little weight and then in may decided to go on LA weight loss - now it's dropping off her sooooooo quickly! she looks so great and i'm sure it will be just as easy for you once you get ready!

I have a stupid cold. Took my nyquil and all my vitamins and extra vitamin C and am planning to sleep all day tomorrow in the hopes that it will go away by Monday...

hope you're feeling better today! DH had a cold earlier this week - it stinks to have a cold in the summer!

I just did 6 real pushups, not modified! You guys inspire me. I did 6 more modified (on my knees, not my toes) after that.

wooooooo hooooty!!!!!! those are so hard. anna (my fitness trainer) wanted everyone in the class to do unmodified pushups the other night. well, i was all gung ho about it and then when she started counting it out to the music she was going extra slow......i'm like, "are you crazy????" i can do an unmodified pushup, but not a SLOW one! and it didn't help that we were working on shoulders and that's always the last body part she gets to (besides abs), so you're just fatigued at that point. sometimes i want to strangle her......but that's why she's a good trainer!!!

and about the celebrity weight thing.....i hear ya! i think they even lie on that celebrity fit club show. i know they weigh them, but i think the producers fix the scales or something. they said that marcia brady (i don't remember her real name) weighed like 152 fully clothed when she first started and she's my height (5'3"). well, there's NO WAY she weighed that because i weighed 158 when i first started and she was bigger than me. it's so silly to lie about it, especailly if the purpose of you being there is to lose the weight!

Today is Norah's 3rd birthday MY BABY!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NORAH!!!!!!!

and UM - hope your hip feels better soon!

PUNKIN.....Ahhh....Viggo! I watched "The Prestige" last night and I must say that Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale are none too hard on the eyes either. Good movie!

i've never seen that one, but any time "batman begins" is on HBO i leave it on, even though i've seen the movie lots of times before. although i do have to admit i don't like christain bale's voice. he's one you can just press "mute" with and drool!

Last day of my garage sale today. I have made what I had hoped to make..although my goal wasn't high. Very slow day yesterday, which surprised me. So hopefully I get a lot of traffic today and anything extra helps pay for my food in 26 days!!!!

yay!!! i can't believe we're under 30 now!

Hi Ladies, oops if they're any men.
I recently lost 34lbs. But the last couple of weeks I've had a really hard time sticking to my diet. In fact I haven't been on it. I keep telling myself that I'll start it again tomorow.Kind of what got me in trouble in the first place . Anyway is there room for one more on this thread? I could use some support thanks.

WELCOME!!!!! of course - there's always room for one more. and we do have man - threadhunk aaron (WIDisneyFan). grumpyyoungguy may lurk still too. if so, hello, dan! anyway, you'll love it here - lots of tips, suggestions, laughs and hugs when you need them. weigh-ins are on fridays. just post in big pretty numbers what you've either lost or gained or if you've stayed the same. you don't have to post your actual weight - that's up to you. hope you like it here!

i'm off to six flags today. i hope it's not too hot!!! goliath, here i come!

 

[dance2874]

I can't sleep. I have hip pain and there's no comfy position and I'm tapped out with Tylenol and Advil....DARNIT.

So I'm sewing!!!!

I hope you feel better soon!!
My husband thinks I am crazy, but secretly thanks you for inspiring me to actually dust off my sewing machine Now, I havent actually made anything yet, but I will be shopping today (thats the best part of the process anyways) so I can make something with it before the trip!

Happy Birthday to little peeps Malorie and Norah!

 

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I am very happy to report that for the first time since May, I got on my TM today!!! I know it has been that long since I put it in the spare room when I started painting and it's still there. I only did 10 mins but I was feeling so sluggish and tired. I've been up since 7 and had no energy and it's after 10...... I decided to shock my body and started running right away, then slowed down to a walk then upped the pace before a cool down. I know that's not the recommended way of doing it but I was feeling a bit desparate.

Happy birthday to Norah and Malorie! I'd call them peeplets but we don't want them to be peeps, we want our kids to learn healthy habits and not get into trouble the way we did. I know I'm giving my kids lessons on healthy and balanced diets and good exercise that my mom never gave me. I also see and can point out the effects of poor diet and no exercise have had on my mother.

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Hi Ladies, oops if they're any men.
I recently lost 34lbs. But the last couple of weeks I've had a really hard time sticking to my diet. In fact I haven't been on it. I keep telling myself that I'll start it again tomorow.Kind of what got me in trouble in the first place . Anyway is there room for one more on this thread? I could use some support thanks.

Welcome! There's lots of support, inspiration, and laughter to be had here. You'll love it!


Happy Birthday Norah and Malorie!!!

 

[eeyore45]

Happy Birthday Mal and Nora!

and of course

Happy Birthing Day to our Mamas Wendy and Monica!!

Prayer list Still holding Ryan, and Danielle's Mom in prayer - please add Kathy... she is in her 50's (lives in Peoria IL) and is a cousin... her sister sent me an email telling me Kathy had surgery Friday from 8pm - 5am for an aorta dissection, and had to go back into surgery for bleeders - the family is understandable distraught, so lift Kathy and her family up in prayer - and may His healing hand extend to all of those in need that ask!! Prayer Warriors work extra hard in His name!!

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

Prayer needed: Ryan is not doing well. He has been in the hospital for a week b/c he started rejecting the new liver---they put him on more meds and thought he was improving. Well they did another biopsy this morning and he is still rejecting. They are putting him on another rejection medicine and they also put in a port because he was blowing all his veins. Another setback is there is a virus that kids can get with transplants--asll has been clear until today--none of his lab work is good. They were soo hoping for good news today. His spirits are still good but he is very tired. Sorry to be long but my heart goes out to my friends. Thanks again for your continued prayers.

My heart goes out to him and his family. It really kills me to see kids in pain like that.

Hello to all the newbies! Just jump right in, you'll love it here. (And yep, as Dawn - aka Punkin - told you, I'm the resident guy here. Not sure what it says about me that I feel like I fit right in!)

 

[monymony3471]

Okay, last post and I'm off to bed. My kids get up early even if I don't want to!

I just had to say that my iPod has made exercising so much easier for me. It's cheaper than a treadmill (although I'm considering that purchase, especially as fall and winter in Michigan are not conducive to outdoor exercise) but it gives my mind something to "do" while I'm walking. I download free podcasts and, occasionally, some music from Itunes. My husband purchased it for himself but I've sort of commandeered it from him (thanks, honey!) and it's great! If I didn't have it I'd be kind of bored, walking around the neighborhood I've lived in nearly all of my life. (Ooh, the Jensons got new hanging baskets! Did the Millers move? I always liked their mailbox covers...)

I'm in Michigan too! We are in Chesterfield. How about you?

Did I beat LexMelinda to the morning hellos? LOL.

I can't sleep. I have hip pain and there's no comfy position and I'm tapped out with Tylenol and Advil....DARNIT.

So I'm sewing!!!!

Today is Norah's 3rd birthday MY BABY!!!!


Yesterday I took her to WAlmart to get birthday pictures done.
It was a combination of inexperienced, unimaginative photographer and a 3 year old who was DONE after 1 picture. I usually go to Sears but I have to save $$. The end result was very cute, though. But plain.

I have the hip pain too. As soon as I get under a certain weight number it goes away. I attribute my pain to all this extra weight. I was up alot last night cause of the pain. I took omega 3 fish oil supplements before I got pregnant and it really helped with the pain. Might want to ask your dr. about them.

Mal's real birthday is tomorrow. I remember earlier in this thread about their birthdays being close together. Wish her a special birthday for us!

Thanks EVERYONE for the birthday wishes.

I can't get little Ryan out of my head. I hope he's improving.

Almost time to put everything in the oven. I'm jumping in the shower while the baby is asleep. I gotta boogie over here really quick!

Have a great day! It's beautiful over here. Mild and sunny! Just perfect for an outdoor party!

 

[lexmelinda]

Aaron! 20 days?!

Are you coming to the peep meet? What are your arrival/departure dates?

 

[aries1980]

Happy birthday monica and wendy and norah!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[dwheatl]

Today is Norah's 3rd birthday MY BABY!!!!

Your family and mine are birthday linked. I have the same birthday as one of your boys (2/25) and DH and Norah have the same b-day. If only we lived closer together we could split some cakes. Happy birthday to Norah.

Happy birthday tomorrow to Mal. It's my first day with students this year, so I better say it now, before I'm overwhelmed.

At church today, in one of our petitions we prayed for all who are trying to eat healthy, exercise, and who struggle with their weight. So everybody know, you were prayed for this morning.

. Anyway is there room for one more on this thread? I could use some support thanks.

Welcome! There's no time like the present, so come on along. We all do our own thing (Weight Watchers, South Beach, calorie counting, gastric bypass, etc), so whatever works for you. I'm finally back on the wagon this week by writing everything down, even the less than wisest choices (I foresee birthday cake in my immediate future).

I am very happy to report that for the first time since May, I got on my TM today!!! I know it has been that long since I put it in the spare room when I started painting and it's still there. I only did 10 mins but I was feeling so sluggish and tired. I've been up since 7 and had no energy and it's after 10...... I decided to shock my body and started running right away, then slowed down to a walk then upped the pace before a cool down. I know that's not the recommended way of doing it but I was feeling a bit desparate.

Happy birthday to Norah and Malorie! I'd call them peeplets but we don't want them to be peeps, we want our kids to learn healthy habits and not get into trouble the way we did. I know I'm giving my kids lessons on healthy and balanced diets and good exercise that my mom never gave me. I also see and can point out the effects of poor diet and no exercise have had on my mother.

Whooo hoo on the treadmill, and being a good example to kids. I am going to make a point of it this year to encourage parents to send healthy snacks for their kindergarteners.

I'm off to grocery shop, and then make play-dough. Have a skinny day!

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Prayer list Still holding Ryan, and Danielle's Mom in prayer - please add Kathy... she is in her 50's (lives in Peoria IL) and is a cousin... her sister sent me an email telling me Kathy had surgery Friday from 8pm - 5am for an aorta dissection, and had to go back into surgery for bleeders - the family is understandable distraught, so lift Kathy and her family up in prayer - and may His healing hand extend to all of those in need that ask!! Prayer Warriors work extra hard in His name!!

Amen!

 

[pigget74]

Happy Birthday Mal and Nora!

and of course

Happy Birthing Day to our Mamas Wendy and Monica!!

Prayer list Still holding Ryan, and Danielle's Mom in prayer - please add Kathy... she is in her 50's (lives in Peoria IL) and is a cousin... her sister sent me an email telling me Kathy had surgery Friday from 8pm - 5am for an aorta dissection, and had to go back into surgery for bleeders - the family is understandable distraught, so lift Kathy and her family up in prayer - and may His healing hand extend to all of those in need that ask!! Prayer Warriors work extra hard in His name!!

Thank you and everyone for your prayers. He is doing alittle better. He does hasa virus that kids get with liver transplants so they are watching him and giving meds. His liver levels are up a little--but have much further to go. I will keep everyone updated.

 

[eeyore45]

Just talked to my mom... Kathy's organs are shutting down, her father is putting her on life support. all I can think to pray is Lord if you're going to take her - take her quickly. May the Lord send His peace, and the family find comfort.

(thanks for letting me talk!)

 

[pigget74]

Just talked to my mom... Kathy's organs are shutting down, her father is putting her on life support. all I can think to pray is Lord if you're going to take her - take her quickly. May the Lord send His peace, and the family find comfort.

(thanks for letting me talk!)

Lifting you and everyone in prayer.

 

[dance2874]

Just talked to my mom... Kathy's organs are shutting down, her father is putting her on life support. all I can think to pray is Lord if you're going to take her - take her quickly. May the Lord send His peace, and the family find comfort.

(thanks for letting me talk!)

 

[abish19]

My thoughts and prayers are with all of those who are having such trials today!

I had to report that although I did pretty well today, I had these blueberries that were really past their prime. It's the end of blueberry season in MI (N. Muskegon, by the way!), and I had to do something with them...so I baked a pie. How domestic! Anyway, after the pie was done, I had to taste it, as it was the first blueberry pie I'd ever made. It was delicious. But I held myself back to one VERY modest slice. I wonder how many calories it had?

I did drink many oz. of water today. I didn't keep track exactly but I am drowning internally, if that's possible. I think I'm supposed to have about 90oz. daily.

I mentioned before that I was considering buying a treadmill. For those of you who already have them: Do you really use them enough to justify the purchase?

Happy b-day to Norah and Malorie! Cutie-patooties! (I have a 3 year old too, and she's mighty cute - is it the age?)

 

[iluvmickeytown]

Good evening everyone.

punkin413

Disneyfreak92

WI DisneyFan

dwheatl

Thank you for making me feel welcomed.

abish19 -love the comment about drowning.

Sending out positive vibes to everyone. And lots of prayers for everyone going thru a hard time.